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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,755.49, 26,518.12 and 16,086.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 17,755.49, 26,518.12 and 16,086.29 is: 24,025.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    17,755.49 : 26,518.12 = 16,086.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    17,755.49/26,518.12 = 16,086.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    17,755.49x = 26,518.12 × 16,086.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    17,755.49x = 426,577,995.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,577,995.77/17,755.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,025.13

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